Nollywood Actor Francis Duru has marked the 16th posthumous birthday of his late son, Ifeanyi.
Duru in his Instagram posting had announced Ifeanyi’s death on 8th August 2024, triggering an outpouring of condolences.
Marking the boy’s birthday Wednesday, December 4, he wrote on Instagram: “Nna, today, you were going to be 16.
“But the cold hands of death snatched you from us…you looked forward to this day..was so excited…we all looked forward to it…but life happened to you and you retired so early son, it has not been easy because you left a very big hole in our hearts. why you left and how you left, still bothers us, it’s not been easy, non can ever or will ever replace you, it hurts but God knows why, your fond memories, they comfort us all, we miss you, your warm smiles, words of affirmation, miss your arms on my shoulder, the last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining.
“Since you left, the school bus doesn’t come again, can’t remember when I last ate bread…such a big vacumm, I see your friends, and the look in their eyes still asking what happened, mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark, Frances and Soso all of us, grand ma has your picture always, tnx for parenting you, Nna we can’t cut your cake today. we still love you and still feel you are around, you were such a wonderful kid, all same happy posthumous birthday day my champ, continuously rest in the bosom of the lord, Adieu son, we love you loads.”